2025-2026 Course Catalog

ECE 203 Child, Family, and Community

investigates the historical and current attitudes toward children and families, the history of childcare, and economic, cultural, and political factors that influence child care practices. Comparisons are made between childcare in the United States and those of other selected cultures. This course requires five hours of classroom observation experience. This course is applicable toward all certificates and degrees; group requirements include early childhood education (AAS and ALS only); areas of concentration include early childhood education (credit hours 3.0, lecture hours 3.0).

Credits

3.0

Prerequisite

ECE 101 and eligibility ENGL 101

Division and Department

Liberal Arts / Early Childhood